Venezuela opposition leader denounces 'selective' amnesty
The amnesty law was passed by interim leader Delcy Rodriguez under pressure from Washington after U.S. forces captured former leader Nicolas Maduro in January and took him to New York to face drug trafficking charges
Polls open as single-party Vietnam holds legislative election
The Southeast Asian nation of 100 million is both an economic success story, boasting 8% last year, and a repressive one-party state that often jails its critics
Trump urges world powers to secure Iran shipping lane
Having earlier vowed that the U.S. Navy would very soon start escorting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump appeared to call for reinforcements on Saturday
Iran Foreign Minister says 'no problem' with Supreme Leader after reported injuries
U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said he believed Mr. Khamenei, who took power after his father was killed in a strike at the start of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran, is wounded and likely disfigured.
Lindsey Graham | Trumps whisperer of war
The South Carolina Senator, one of the strongest supporters of Trumps wars, says the U.S. is in a religious war and I unapologetically stand with Israel
Israel says antisemitism raging in Netherlands after Jewish school blast
The Dutch Government needs to do much more to fight antisemitism, Israels Foreign Ministry said
RI Govt prepares measures for Eid homecoming peak on March 18
Indonesia has prepared a series of measures to anticipate traffic congestion during the peak of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr ...
Danantara, Higher-Ed Ministry strengthen semiconductor ecosystem
Indonesias sovereign wealth fund Danantara and the Higher Education, Science and Technology Ministry are ...
Weaving the future of creative economy
Mornings in many villages across West Nusa Tenggara (NTB) start with a flurry of activity. In some areas, the rhythmic ...
Transport minister backs West Java's Eid ban on horse carriages
Transportation Minister Dudy Purwagandhi expressed support for the West Java governments policy to temporarily ...
Jakarta Governor inaugurates Heirloom Flag Park with Fatmawati Statue
Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung Wibowo inaugurated the Heirloom Flag Park, a single complex integrating Ayodya, Langsat, ...
Indonesia'sministriesteamuptoboostschool sportsprograms
Indonesias Education Ministry and Youth and Sports Ministry have signed a memorandum of understanding to ...
Huawei Launches AI Education Center (AIEC) Solution
DuringMWC Barcelona 2026, Huawei hosted a summit titled Education + AI, Embracing an Intelligent ...
Watch: North Koreas new projectile launch adds strain to already tense regional security climate
North Korea has fired at least one projectile towards its eastern sea, according to South Koreas military
Indonesia establishes National Council to boost human resources
The Indonesian government officially established the National Council for Primary and Secondary Education to support ...
Indonesia prepares Eid homecoming services for migrant workers
Indonesias Migrant Workers Protection Ministry has prepared a range of services at airports, seaports and border ...
Health Ministry warns of global sleep crisis on World Sleep Day
World Sleep Day 2026 emphasizes good quality sleep as fundamental to health as nutrition and exercise, as it supports ...
Jakarta designates 16 new cultural heritage objects
The Jakarta provincial government has designated 16 new cultural heritage objects through gubernatorial decrees issued ...
Indonesian Minister urges women- and child-friendly Eid homecoming
Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi emphasized the importance of public ...
Iran says museums and historic sites damaged in war
The vast Naghsh-e Jahan Square, a 17th-century architectural jewel in the heart of the central Iranian city of Isfahan, has also been damaged
Police urge Eid travelers to call 110 if problems come up on the road
Deputy Chief of the National Police, Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo, urged Eid homecoming travelers to contact ...
Eid transport command posts to ensure public mobility: Minister
Indonesia has established Integrated 2026 Eid Transportation Command Posts to monitor nationwide travel, strengthen ...
Prabowo orders timely payment of Eid allowances to workers
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed relevant ministries to review the distribution of the 2026 Eid al-Fitr ...
Police say outbound Jakarta traffic smooth on Operation Ketupat
National Police Deputy Chief, Commissioner General Dedi Prasetyo, said that based on aerial monitoring, outbound ...
Pakistan says thwarted Afghan Taliban 'drone attacks'
Security sources said airspace around the capital was temporarily closed as a precautionary measure when the drones were detected
Indonesia vows inclusive Hajj services for elderly, disabled pilgrims
Indonesias Ministry of Hajj and Umrah has reaffirmed its commitment to providing the best possible services for ...
Kharg Island: The pearl of the Persian Gulf
The attack came after Mr. Trumps earlier warning to Iran not to shut the Strait of Hormuz, a critical maritime checkpoint connecting the Gulf with the Arabian Sea
North Korea fires unidentified projectile toward sea: Seoul
South Koreas Joint Chiefs of Staff didnt immediately say whether the weapon was ballistic or how far it flew
Hamas, which fought a devastating two-year war with Israel in Gaza, also called on the international community to work towards halting the ongoing war immediately.
Ukraine says Russian strikes kill 4 in Kyiv region
Russian forces continue to launch strikes on the Kyiv region, Ukraines police posted on Telegram
Strong chemical smell forces one-hour flight halt at four major Washington DC-area airports
The ground stop affected Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore-Washington International Airport and Richmond International Airport, FAA Secretary Sean Duffy announced
Ticket discounts help cushion Bali's tourism low season: BI
The Bali Representative Office of Bank Indonesia (BI) said government stimulus in the form of transportation ticket ...
West Asia conflict: Iran, U.S. threaten attacks on oil facilities
Iranian armed forces issued the warning after U.S. President Donald Trump said he may decide to wipe out Irans largest oil export hub on its Kharg Island
Indonesian lawmaker calls acid attack on activist a democracy warning
Indonesian lawmaker I Nyoman Parta described the acid attack on human rights activist Andrie Yunus as a serious alarm ...
Donald Trump says Iran totally defeated, wants a deal he wont accept
Donald Trump said he wanted a deal he would not accept, despite Iranian officials pledging to continue the fight
Yogyakarta Palace ends elephant role in Grebeg Syawal procession
The Yogyakarta Palace said elephants will no longer appear in the Grebeg Syawal procession in 2026, aligning the ...
Young Sumatran tiger captured near village in Indonesia
Authorities in Indonesias Riau Province captured a young Sumatran tiger after it entered a trap cage set near a ...
Hasanuddin University boosts Arabic, cultural literacy push
Leaders at Hasanuddin University are strengthening Arabic language and cultural literacy to expand cross-border ...
11 Indian nationals charged in U.S. over visa fraud scheme
The charge of conspiracy to commit visa fraud provides for a sentence of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release and a fine of $250,000
Pi Day 2026: significance of the mathematical constant
March 14 is celebrated globally as Pi Day as the first digits of the mathematical constant , 3.14159, match the date 3/14
U.S. expands Venezuela sanctions waivers amid rising prices
In a post on X, the department said it updated several Venezuela-related licenses to further support the revitalization of the countrys energy sector and help ensure a well-supplied global commodity market
Trump says U.S. forces destroyed military targets on Irans Kharg Island that handles oil exports
U.S. President also said the U.S. Navy would start escorting tankers through the straits very soon to restore oil exports
At least 12 medical staff killed in Israeli strike on health centre in southern Lebanon: ministry
Lebanese ministry said the attack was the second against the health sector in a few hours, following a strike on Sawaneh
West Asia conflict: Two Indians killed in attack in Omans Sohar
Additional Secretary (Gulf) said that of the 10 injured, five had been discharged; first deaths reported on land in the sultanate during the ongoing war
From February 23 to 27, the Asia-Pacific Association for International Education (APAIE) 2026 Conference and ...
Ministry warns regions of looming water crisis
The Ministry of National Development Planning has warned of a looming water crisis across several regions, particularly ...
President Prabowo urges capitalizing on Eid holiday tourism potential
President Prabowo Subianto has instructed Tourism Minister Widiyanti Putri Wardhana to make the most of the upcoming ...
Prabowo orders military, police to aid Eid travel surge
President Prabowo Subianto has directed Indonesias armed forces and police to mobilize ships and other assets to ...
Prabowo calls for stable internet, fuel supply during Eid holiday
President Prabowo Subianto has urged authorities to ensure the reliable availability of fuel, electricity, and internet ...
Indonesia postpones D-8 Summit in Jakarta amid Middle East tension
Indonesia has decided to postpone the 2026 D-8 Summit in Jakarta until further notice, as informed by the Foreign ...
Macron says Russia mistaken if thinks West Asia war offers it respite
During a meeting of the Group of Seven countries earlier this week, we reaffirmed rising oil prices must under no circumstances lead us to reconsider our sanctions policy towards Russia, says the French President
U.S. opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries, including India, over forced labour
The list of 60 countries and economies includes some major U.S. trade partners and allies such as Australia, Canada, the EU, Britain, Israel, India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia; China and Russia are also on the list
Prabowo praises disaster task force for hard work
President Prabowo Subianto expressed appreciation to all parties involved in disaster response efforts across several ...
Watch: Dozens injured, homes damaged from barrages of Iranian overnight strikes on Israel
'No-one will hire women' - India's top court rejects menstrual leave petition
The subject has polarised India for long, though some states and private companies offer menstrual leaves.
Israel expands strikes on Lebanon, cuts bridge over Litani river
Israel targeted a bridge over the Litani River between the towns of Zrariyeh and Tayr Falsay, according to state media
Measles cases fall to 511 in week 9 after immunization: Ministry
In the ninth week of 2026, measles cases in Indonesia dropped from 531 cases to 511 cases, due to massive immunization ...
More Indian women play cricket now than in 2020 - BBC study
The survey was commissioned by the BBC and Collective Newsroom as part of the Indian Sportswoman of the Year initiative.
President Prabowo urges holistic preparations for Eid al-Fitr
President Prabowo Subianto opened a plenary cabinet meeting in Jakarta by ordering all government aides to make optimal ...
The global food supplements and nutrition (FSN) market, spanning protein-enriched beverages, fortified drinks and ...
U.S. opens unfair trade practices probe of 60 countries, including India, over forced labor
The list of 60 countries and economies includes some major U.S. trade partners and allies such as Australia, Canada, the EU, Britain, Israel, India, Qatar and Saudi Arabia. China and Russia are also on the list
Indonesian President Prabowo pays zakat al-fitr at State Palace
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto paid the Islamic mandatory charity, or zakat al-fitr, to the National Alms Agency ...
EAM Jaishankar, Irans Araghchi hold 4th phone call since start of West Asian conflict
The conversation comes as India ramped up efforts to secure safe passage to the Indian-flagged merchant vessels through the strategic shipping route of Strait of Hormuz that has been partially blocked by Tehran
Minister vows pensions to secure future of high-achieving athletes
Indonesian Youth and Sports Minister Erick Thohir has promised a secure future for high-achieving athletes through a ...
Drukair to restart Bangkok flights; add Singapore service via Guwahati
Guwahati: Drukair has announced the reintroduction of flights between Paro and Bangkok via Guwahati and an additional weekly frequency on its Singapore route via Guwahati starting April 2026. According to the airline, the ParoGuwahatiBangkok service will operate twice a week, restoring an important regional connection that facilitates tourism, medical travel, education and business exchanges between [] The post Drukair to restart Bangkok flights; add Singapore service via Guwahati appeared first on NorthEast Now .
Indonesia unfazed by USTR trade probe, Finance Minister says
Indonesian Finance Minister Purbaya Yudhi Sadewa expressed optimism that the trade probe by the United States Trade ...
NASA says its ready to go back to the moon for the first time in 50 years
Ukraine's tech evangelist defence chief preaching the future of war
Appointed in January, the 35-year-old Mykhailo Fedorov is Ukraine's youngest ever Defence Minister
Indonesia finalizes plan to settle China debt for Whoosh train
The Indonesian government has decided on a plan to settle the debt owed to China for the JakartaBandung ...
Skill at Scale: Indias Edge in Semiconductor Alliances
As Indo-Pacific powers race to reorganize semiconductor supply chains amid intensifying China-U.S. strategic competition, where does India fit in?
Indonesia reaffirms commitment to women's equal participation
Minister of Womens Empowerment and Child Protection Arifah Fauzi has reaffirmed the governments ...
Villages minister stresses valid data for social welfare programs
Villages and Development of Disadvantaged Regions Minister Yandri Susanto has called for synchronized efforts from ...
Cambodia approves draft law targeting cyberscammers
Cambodia has emerged as a hotspot for crime syndicates running a multibillion-dollar fraud industry that sees scammers lure internet users globally into fake romantic relationships and cryptocurrency investments
U.S., Israel wanted quick win, but they failed: Mohammad Marandi
As time goes on, the price of oil is going to go up. And the world knows that this is not Irans fault. This is the fault of the Trump regime and Netanyahu, says Marandi
Why Indonesia is restricting social media for kids under 16?
The Indonesian government has officially issued the Communication and Digital Affairs Minister's Regulation Number ...
Russia accuses Ukraine of 'reckless' strikes on major gas pipeline
State-owned Russian gas producer Gazprom earlier said that the Russkaya and Beregovaya stations were targeted
Pakistan court rejects plea to shift Imran Khan to private hospital
The court refused to grant the petition to shift Khan to a private hospital. It, however, directed Islamabad Chief Commissioner Muhammad Ali Randhawa to constitute a medical board to check Khan
Donald Trump threatens Iran following new wave of attacks on Gulf states and Israel
Iran has launched multiple attacks on Gulf Arab states, including sending dozens of drones toward Saudi Arabia, following warnings from its new supreme leader about hosting American bases
Irans new leader warns Strait of Hormuz could be used as strategic leverage
Mohammad Marandi, Professor of English Literature and Orientalism at the University of Tehran and a former adviser to Irans nuclear negotiating team, shares his perspective on the ongoing war, Irans military strategy, and the wider impact of the conflict on global energy markets and the world economy.
Bali Airport announces 24-hour operational suspension during Nyepi
I Gusti Ngurah Rai International Airport in Denpasar, Bali, announced a 24-hour suspension of flight operations during ...
Indonesia's Baznas delivers 74,228 iftar meal portions to Palestine
The National Alms Agency (Baznas), is distributing 74,228 iftar meal portions to people in Palestine to help ease their ...
Israeli Military drops charges against soldiers accused of sexually assaulting Palestinian detainee
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the announcement, while human rights groups accused the military of ignoring one of the gravest instances of abuse in the countrys network of wartime prisons
Adobe's longtime CEO Shantanu Narayen to exit role amid AI disruption, shares fall
Adobes shares have fallen around 22% so far this year after declining over 21% in 2025, reflecting investor apprehension over the firms AI strategy and outlook
Indonesia channels Rp442 billion zakat aid through Ramadan program
The Indonesian government, in collaboration with alms and philanthropic bodies, has raised and distributed two million ...
Indonesia finalizes key facilities for 2,200 village cooperatives
The government has announced the completion of supporting infrastructure and facilities for about 2,200 cooperatives ...
Tracking ship attacks in the Strait of Hormuz and the Gulf: Timeline
A wave of attacks on commercial vessels in and around the Strait of Hormuz has heightened tensions along one of the worlds busiest shipping routes.
-Xsolla, a leading global video game commerce company, today released the latest edition of The Xsolla Report, timed to ...
-MidOcean Energy (MidOcean), a liquefied natural gas (LNG) company formed and managed by EIG, today ...
Trump tells Iran team to skip FIFA World Cup for 'their own life and safety'
Iranian athletes and coaches are exempt from the travel ban Mr. Trump imposed against their country last June
The KC-135 is at least the fourth U.S. military aircraft lost during the war, after three F-15s were shot down by friendly fire over Kuwait
